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Patrol info for U-26

Date lookup for 24 Apr 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
19 Apr 1940Trondheim25 Apr 1940Wilhelmshaven7 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Heinz Scheringer

Patrol description

Transport mission to Trondheim for Operation Weserübung, the German invasion of Norway and Denmark. Cargo: three 20mm AA guns and ammunition

Return voyage to Germany after unloading cargo in Trondheim.


U-26's position on 24 Apr 1940

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